Curse You Conflict! I'm Too Old
Write or Wrong is the question, Conflictually speaking8 total reviews
Comment from tempeste
Ciao ! You now have 8 votes.
In July I had the same dilemma renew or move on.
In the end I paid the money and here I am still dabbling with poetry and reviewing.
Why ? Because it's a great way to keep sane .. our leaders are a bunch of irresponsibles and I need to vent my frustration or i'll go nuts.
Secondly it's always a pleasure to make someone smile or reflect on different topics.
So I say do yourself a favour and everyone else , renew your subscription.
Everything here on fanstory is not perfect but what family is?
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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Ciao ! You now have 8 votes.
In July I had the same dilemma renew or move on.
In the end I paid the money and here I am still dabbling with poetry and reviewing.
Why ? Because it's a great way to keep sane .. our leaders are a bunch of irresponsibles and I need to vent my frustration or i'll go nuts.
Secondly it's always a pleasure to make someone smile or reflect on different topics.
So I say do yourself a favour and everyone else , renew your subscription.
Everything here on fanstory is not perfect but what family is?
Comment Written 17-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 17-Sep-2024
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Well, like we said in the Navy, "Chow backatcha!" Thank you for your warm and thoughtful note! You are right, of course, I should stay with it because without it what am I going to do? The neighbors complain when I sing, my wife complains when I snore, the dog complains when I sneeze. So what then? Thanks so much for your vote and empathy! Imagine a big verbal hug from this old Texan!
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I won! Thanks for your support! I had so much fun writing this and then to win? I'm hangin' in!
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Yeah! 🍾🥂
And with flying colours.
It was an awesome read ! 😝
Comment from Cindy Decker 3
Reese,
Please keep writing! Your humorous writing made me laugh out loud.
If you ever run out of things to write about, let your imagination run wild! There are so many wonderful places on Earth to daydream about; and nature and animals...etc.
Fanstory keeps me in touch with good people. I am a loner in my current living situation.
Great work,
Good luck!
Cindy
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Reese,
Please keep writing! Your humorous writing made me laugh out loud.
If you ever run out of things to write about, let your imagination run wild! There are so many wonderful places on Earth to daydream about; and nature and animals...etc.
Fanstory keeps me in touch with good people. I am a loner in my current living situation.
Great work,
Good luck!
Cindy
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Nothing like some kind words from a pretty girl to perk an old man up! Thanks so much. I will likely stay but might take a little rest. You are so kind and making you laugh makes my day. Here's blowin' a kiss at your picture! Reese
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I won! Thanks for your support! I had so much fun writing this and then to win? I'm hangin' in!
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I won! Thanks for your support! I had so much fun writing this and then to win? I'm hangin' in!
Comment from karenina
You love to write! And you are very good at it! I've been hanging around here since 2007 and rarely enter a contest.
(I used to, but you've eloquently stated the reasons that may not float your boat)
Please stay. How can belonging to a site where you can write twice a day or once a month not be worth it to someone with such wit?
Last month I posted nothing--but I read some really great posts!
Be a sport. Stick with us! I scrape by on Social Security and this is a "sanity investment."
If it is going to bust your budget PM me!
I'll pitch in!
It wouldn't be the first time...
And folks have done the same for me!
Karenina
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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You love to write! And you are very good at it! I've been hanging around here since 2007 and rarely enter a contest.
(I used to, but you've eloquently stated the reasons that may not float your boat)
Please stay. How can belonging to a site where you can write twice a day or once a month not be worth it to someone with such wit?
Last month I posted nothing--but I read some really great posts!
Be a sport. Stick with us! I scrape by on Social Security and this is a "sanity investment."
If it is going to bust your budget PM me!
I'll pitch in!
It wouldn't be the first time...
And folks have done the same for me!
Karenina
Comment Written 16-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2024
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Perhaps there will be a prompt where I can relate a story about an old man getting a love note from a pretty girl. It makes him happy! Thank you, Ms. Karenina!
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I won! Thanks for your support! I had so much fun writing this and then to win? I'm hangin' in!
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I hoped your fellow members would support you with a well-deserved win!
Unpack your bags, you're staying! Right? :)
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Right! And many thanks. With this support I promise to be less grumpy. (But, we grumpy old men sometimes forget. Please remind me as needed. Hug to you!
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You're NEVER grumpy! You are, on occasion, humorously cantankerous with a twinkle in your eye!
Don't ever change!
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I like you! You are nice to me. Thank you. I will give it another year with friends like you.
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Perfect!
:)
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I sure like you! Please stay in touch. Best of great feelings with your own writing.
Comment from cupa tea
lol, I totally understand you. I'm soon to be 63 and I've been thinking about things along that line. I keep telling myself to get involved in something that interests me. Writing interests me. So, I keep doing it.
I like your stuff! I like your attitude! Great piece of writing!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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lol, I totally understand you. I'm soon to be 63 and I've been thinking about things along that line. I keep telling myself to get involved in something that interests me. Writing interests me. So, I keep doing it.
I like your stuff! I like your attitude! Great piece of writing!
Comment Written 15-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2024
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I am honored that you found my writing a novel idea. Thanks! It was fun to write, but don't we all enjoy talking about ourself? Not sure where I go from here...
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I totally understand how you feel. I try not to spend lots of time thinking I only have so much time left. Instead, I'm looking at what I wanna do before I can't do it anymore. That makes the future brighter.
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I won! Thanks for your support! I had so much fun writing this and then to win? I'm hangin' in!
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lol, you beat me. You know I'm cupa tea right? I loved your piece and I'm very happy you won! Keep writing!
Comment from Julie Helms
A good entry for the dealing with conflict prompt, in your case being conflicted. FS is not perfect nor suited for everyone, but it is a community of people and a place to express oneself. I, for one, would miss your expression if you were not here, and have enjoyed knowing you a bit through your writing. Your humor is priceless! I hope to see you for many more.
Julie
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reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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A good entry for the dealing with conflict prompt, in your case being conflicted. FS is not perfect nor suited for everyone, but it is a community of people and a place to express oneself. I, for one, would miss your expression if you were not here, and have enjoyed knowing you a bit through your writing. Your humor is priceless! I hope to see you for many more.
Julie
:-)
Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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Want to get married? Or, at least date? My wife of 47 years has never said such nice things to me. Anyway, thanks!
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Yes, let's run it by her first!
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She will have me packed and at the street before you could get here. No need to honk...
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I won! Thanks for your support! I had so much fun writing this and then to win? I'm hangin' in!
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You had my vote! And you won by a landslide...maybe your friends on FS don't want you to leave!! :-)
Comment from Ulla
I loved this piece. What a beautiful take on the contest. I can halfheartedly understand where you're coming from, but we should never be to old to not recognising a conflict. I smiled when I read this. All the best of luck. Ulla,:)))
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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I loved this piece. What a beautiful take on the contest. I can halfheartedly understand where you're coming from, but we should never be to old to not recognising a conflict. I smiled when I read this. All the best of luck. Ulla,:)))
Comment Written 13-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Sep-2024
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An elderly man finds great pleasure in making a nice lady smile. Thanks for your message.
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I won! Thanks for your support! I had so much fun writing this and then to win? I'm hangin' in!
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Congratulations! It was a great entry. Ulla:)))
Comment from Begin Again
Forget the contests! I know I certainly have, and that eliminates a conflict right from the start. I love to write, as you say you do.
I'm 76, too! I love to imagine an idea and then let it explode, not knowing which way it will go. I write to enjoy it! You, too, must decide if you want to share what you write or sit in that small room and write all alone. It's your choice!
Smiles, Carol
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Forget the contests! I know I certainly have, and that eliminates a conflict right from the start. I love to write, as you say you do.
I'm 76, too! I love to imagine an idea and then let it explode, not knowing which way it will go. I write to enjoy it! You, too, must decide if you want to share what you write or sit in that small room and write all alone. It's your choice!
Smiles, Carol
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Here's to our "Spirit of 76"! May we continue to continue, finding love and laughter aplenty. Your encouragement is certainly kind and appreciated. Thank you!
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I won! Thanks for your support! I had so much fun writing this and then to win? I'm hangin' in!
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Congratulations! Have a great day!
Comment from patcelaw
This is very nicely written, and I enjoyed very much listening to it. It is marvelous when we reach an age where we do not have any conflict in our lives because of others because we are comfortable in our own skin. Enjoy your writing. Have a good day and God bless. Patric.
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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This is very nicely written, and I enjoyed very much listening to it. It is marvelous when we reach an age where we do not have any conflict in our lives because of others because we are comfortable in our own skin. Enjoy your writing. Have a good day and God bless. Patric.
Comment Written 11-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2024
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Many thanks, Ms. patcelaw. You are a quiet strength in my confused world. At this point, FanStory seems a waste of time and money. On the other hand, what brings me more pleasure than writing? I really need to find a bench down at the courthouse where old men just meet and complain...
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I won! Thanks for your support! I had so much fun writing this and then to win? I'm hangin' in!